Special Education Registered Nurse (Includes Incentive)

FHLB Des Moines; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Special Education Registered Nurse in Colorado Springs to foster a supportive learning environment for diverse students. Responsibilities include supervising students, integrating healthcare with education, and adhering to state laws and academic standards. Candidates should have effective communication and organizational skills, and a Registered Nurse License. Join us to make a positive impact in students' lives through dedicated service.

Qualifications

• Ability to create and interpret educational materials.
• Commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.
• Detail-oriented and flexible in approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during school hours consistently.
• Implement services for student health and education.
• Engage students individually based on diverse needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Special Education

Technology integration

Conflict resolution

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

## Special Education Registered Nurse (Includes Incentive)locations: Academy District 20 EAC (Education and Administration Center), Colorado Springs, CO* Reports consistently for work as scheduled* Performs other duties as assigned* Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards* Applies knowledge of the ways in which learning takes place, including the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of their students* Complies with applicable state and federal laws, district administrative policies, procedures, and practices, and location requirements* Demonstrates high standards for professional conduct* Demonstrates knowledge of effective services that reduce barriers to and support learning* Demonstrates knowledge of school nursing and integrates evidence-based practices and research findings into services for students* Demonstrates leadership in the school, the community, and the teaching profession* Demonstrates mastery of and expertise in school nursing* Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership* Develops and implements services related to student needs, learning, and progress towards goals* Engages students as individuals with diverse needs and interests, across a range of ability levels by adapting services for the benefit of students* Ensures that students are supervised at all times* Establishes and communicates high expectations and use strategies to support the development of critical-thinking, problem-solving skills, and self-advocacy* Follows established policies and procedures regarding the health, safety, welfare, and education of students* Fosters a safe, accessible, and predictable learning environment characterized by acceptable student behavior and efficient use of time in which each student has a positive, nurturing relationship with caring adults and peers* Instructs, assesses, and differentiates for all students' academic, social, emotional, and health needs* Integrates and utilizes appropriate available technology to engage students in authentic learning experiences* Links professional growth to professional goals* Maintains accurate records* Manages materials and supplies* Models and promotes effective communication* Models appropriate conduct at all times* Performs duties as directed by supervisors and administrators* Performs non-instructional duties as directed* Plans and delivers effective services in an environment that facilitates learning for students* Provides services aligned with state and federal laws, local policies and procedures, Colorado Academic Standards, the organized plan of instruction, and the individual needs of students* Responds as directed and as necessary in safety and/or crisis situations* Responds to a complex, dynamic environment* Supervises volunteers and paraprofessionals where applicable* Supports and establishes safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environments for a diverse population of students* Understands and responds to diversity within the home, school, and community* Uses and integrates technology to support professional responsibilities, instruction, data interpretation, and student learning* Uses effective conflict resolution* Uses feedback and reflects about professional practice to improve teaching and learning* Utilizes formal and informal assessments to inform planning and service delivery* Works collaboratively with the families and/or significant adults for the benefit of students* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing* Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public* Ability to follow oral and written instructions* Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner* Ability to maintain confidentiality* Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities* Ability to use technology to improve instruction and learning, and to interpret test data* Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities* Ability to work independently without direct supervision* Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility* Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings* Computer proficiency including office productivity applications* Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness* Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills* Detail-oriented* Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible* Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills* Grade level, content/subject area, and inquiry-based skills* Knowledge of and experience with how technology integration supports learning* Knowledge of Colorado Academic Standards, curriculum, standards-based instruction, assessment, and differentiation* Knowledge of effective classroom and positive behavior management* Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher* Knowledge of the academic, emotional, physical, and social development of students* Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community* Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills* Student-centered and relationship-focused* Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community* Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required* The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.* The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.* The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.* The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.* The incumbent operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally.* The incumbent routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment.* The incumbent is directly responsible to provide for the health, safety, and welfare and education of students, ensuring students are under supervision at all times.* Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties* Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices* Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils* The job is very active and regularly requires periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing while on duty. While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is regularly required to talk and hear.* Typical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students when necessary.* The incumbent frequently is required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and to reach with hands and arms.* The position requires the ability to speak and to be understood, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.For more information on our benefits, please visit .**How to Apply:**